John Kerry actually said...

"It is not worth it to get something that so limits our President in his options..."

"Not at this moment, no."

"I support the conduct of this conflict against ISIL, that I think they are a real and present threat to the United States and our allies in the region."

"But as President of the United States, he also believes that his constitutional authority is vital and his ability as Commander in Chief to fully empower his military to be able to effect what he need..."